More volunteers are needed to run a community garden which is at risk of being lost in Lyme Regis

A community remains hopeful that the speed limit for a village on the coast road will be reduced

PLANS for a replacement home overlooking Lyme Regis have been described as “bonkers” by local councillor Belinda Bawden.

A radio presenter who has never run before is taking on a huge challenge for a charity that helps keep people out of prison through music

Well known Dorset resident Martin Clunes is to provide the star power at a concert in Dorchester

A public notice has been published following the death of a woman from west Dorset.

Plenty of people have hydrangeas in their garden, but some experts have warned against making one mistake when pruning them

A RETIRED couple from a rural community in west Dorset said they would 'not be here' if it wasn't for the quick response of their local fire station - which is at risk of closure.

A section of the A35 has closed this morning near Bere Regis

The Government is set to sign off on a £1 billion contract with helicopter maker Leonardo, after fears about the security of thousands of staff at its UK site in Somerset.

Issues have been raised regarding the safety of residents after van crashed into house in Bridport

MORE than 300 on-duty staff have been injured whilst working for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.

The Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset has been appointed patron of a charity supporting more than 3,500 people locally

The NHS stresses the importance of making time for daylight during the winter months

Plans to redevelop a former care home in Bridport and turn it into a 56-bed recovery centre have been approved

Plans to restore a fire ravaged house has been met with huge pushback as 'over a thousand' people have expressed their opinions

A TRAVELLER site, close to Martin Clunes home near Beaminster, has been approved by Dorset Council.

A large emergency response was out last night at the Cobb after concerns were raised

A popular restaurant in a former coastguard watchhouse has been recognised with an award amid a revamp for the business

A water taxi bridging two popular tourist areas is to return ahead of the Easter holidays

An emotional video has been released of the moment a stolen dog was reunited with its owners more than 150 miles from home

A BAKERY in Lyme Regis has unveiled its new look store following a refurbishment.

An appeal has been launched after a wooden farm gate was stolen

A donkey has been rescued after becoming wedged beneath a metal fence

A former police officer has appeared in court following an alleged abuse of power by entering into an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable person

Police have been ramping up efforts to tackle speeding following concerns raised by residents

Plans are progressing to demolish a disused railway bridge in a bid to tackle consistent flooding on a west Dorset road

OVERNIGHT road closures remain in place until Saturday morning on the A35 between Bridport and Dorchester.

An award winning star of hit BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacey is set for a live performance

A road in Halstock is temporarily closed for a week for maintenance works

Stoke Mandeville stadium came abuzz with figures from every walk of life as the journey as the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games began.

Huey Morgan is marking 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with a new UK Tour.

Arriving at just 17, his journey to safety was long and uncertain, taking him first to France and then to England.

A DORSET environmental campaigner has accused the government of protecting water industry profits “while people get sick” as a new Channel 4 series lays bare the human cost of sewage pollution.

A bus service in Lyme Regis has been temporarily cancelled following an incident

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash on the A35

OVERNIGHT road closures remain in place until Saturday morning on the A35 between Bridport and Dorchester

WORK to repair 'Dorset's worst car park' is now underway as part of a £350k council project

VEGETATION clearance work is underway along the A35 in anticipation of the construction of a new roundabout near Bridport.

FIREFIGHTERS feel 'intimidated and victimised' by senior officers trying to stop union members speaking out over proposed station closures

Lifeboat volunteers past and present were honoured at a thanksgiving service in Lyme Regis to celebrate 200 years of RNLI support for the town

A SERIES of new planning applications have been submitted across Bridport, Beaminster, Lyme Regis and surrounding villages, covering everything from home extensions to heritage building alterations and new agricultural development.

Road closures are under way in the west Dorset village of Drimpton - and are expected to be in place for a month

WEST Dorset plans have been given the green light by Dorset Council, paving the way for new homes, extensions and small-scale property upgrades.

Get ready to jet set as Ryanair has launched its Summer 2026 schedule from Bournemouth Airport.

St Swithins Road, Bridport, to close overnight from 11–21 March for resurfacing works by Dorset Highways. Diversions and parking restrictions in place.

Celebrity chef and Great British Bake Off winner, Nadiya Hussain, has shared that she has stepped away from her role at a primary school

A decision is to be made on whether Bridport is to get a new centre for the elderly in what will be a first of its kind in Dorset

A dog stolen from Kent has been recovered in West Dorset as police seized firearms with one person in custody

A date has been confirmed for major beach works to take place